About us Digital solutions that make life easier

Digitalization opens up opportunities for our society. It is changing the economy and public administration. We are convinced that digital solutions make our everyday lives easier if they are simple and understandable for everyone. That's why we accompany organizations through the entire process of digital transformation. Our vision: a society that moves forward with digitalization - the eSociety.

]init[ CEO Harald Felling hält einen Vortrag beim Public Strategy Lab 2022.
A UX consultant notes down feedback from users in a digitization lab. In the foreground is a timer, in the background a wall with postits.
A UX consultant and a designer evaluate project approaches using a mood board on the wall.
Two participants at ]init['s Public Strategy Lab listen to a speaker. Creative media walls stand in the room.
Two system administrators sit in a room with laptops and discuss a project. A wall with a street art motive can be seen in the background.
Three project employees are standing in a meeting room and talking. In the background, you can see a corridor with offices at the Berlin site.

Our mission

We want a society in which digitalization benefits everyone: the eSociety. In order to contribute to this together with our clients, we listen carefully and focus on the needs of people. With innovative technologies, eye-to-eye consulting and many years of experience, we offer a holistic end-to-end service. Our goal: effective and accessible digital innovations for a society worth living in.

This is what we stand for

01

Listen beyond words

Digital solutions are only successful in the long term if they bring real benefits to people. That's why we listen carefully to our clients and their target groups. This is the only way to create innovations that appeal to everyone.

02

Speak with heart and mind

Processes and solutions must be understandable. We know what we are doing and pass on our knowledge to our clients. In this way, we take everyone with us from consulting to operation.

03

Simply make it happen

We put strong concepts into practice. Because we know the complex requirements of our clients, we think practically. Because our common goal is our top priority.

04

Master the change

Digital change is fast-moving and presents our clients with challenges. That's why we work in an agile manner and constantly adapt our solutions. With our open approaches, we can quickly change direction and respond to change.

05

Think and create bold

Our goal is simple solutions for complex problems. To achieve this, we think outside the box. This is how we create innovations that suit our clients and make life in our society easier.

Awards

The management team

  • Harald Felling, Chief Executive Officer of ]init[ AG, leans against a concrete column in an office in Berlin.

    Harald Felling

    Chief Executive Officer

    Harald Felling

    Chief Executive Officer

    “Strong consulting is nothing without strong execution. We deliver both – while holding ourselves to the highest standards.”

    Harald Felling has been part of ]init[ since 1999. He started as a project manager and consultant, then took over as head of Key Account Management, and most recently served as Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Executive Officer, he is now responsible for strategic corporate development and oversees the business divisions of Economy & Finance, Infrastructure & Planning, Education, Social Affairs & Family, and Communications.

  • Julia Läkemäker, Chief Operating Officer of ]init[ AG, stands in front of a window in her office in Berlin.

    Julia Läkemäker

    Chief Operating Officer

    Julia Läkemäker

    Chief Operating Officer

    “Only when we work together and the processes are clear to everyone can we get the most out of digital projects.”

    At ]init[, Julia Läkemäker oversees all software implementation and consulting projects – from planning through to successful execution. She is also responsible for Corporate IT & Information Security as well as Human Resources. Since 2001, she has managed national and international digital projects at ]init[ with a focus on clear structures and reliable results.

  • Gregor Költzsch, Chief Business Officer of ]init[ AG, stands in front of a fully glazed facade in his office in Berlin.

    Dr. Gregor Költzsch

    Chief Business Officer

    Dr. Gregor Költzsch

    Chief Business Officer

    “Together with our clients, we address socially relevant issues in our projects – and make digitalization easier for users.”

    Dr. Gregor Költzsch has been a member of the Executive Board at ]init[ since 2021. He is responsible for the business areas of IT Management & Transformation, Migration & Home Affairs, and Defense – as well as for clients and projects in Austria. Previously, as Executive Director, he headed the Public Sector division and supported transformation and digitalization projects at the federal and state levels.

  • Dr. Eckart Pech, Chief Business Officer Health at ]init[ AG

    Dr. Eckart Pech

    Chief Business Officer Health

    Dr. Eckart Pech

    Chief Business Officer Health

    “Digitalization is the catalyst for more accessible, more efficient, and better healthcare for everyone – and we contribute to that every day.”

    Dr. Eckart Pech has been a member of the Executive Board at ]init[ since March 2025 and is responsible for the Health, IT Services & Infrastructure, and Information Security divisions, as well as the Services delivery division. Previously, he held international executive and management positions at companies including Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica Deutschland, Allianz Technology, and CompuGroup Medical.

  • Dr. Axel Kaufmann, Chief Financial Officer at ]init[

    Dr. Axel Kaufmann

    Chief Financial Officer

    Dr. Axel Kaufmann

    Chief Financial Officer

    “Faster and more streamlined administrative processes through digitalization – that’s what ]init[ stands for, with its leading position and impressive growth track record in the DACH region. I look forward to helping shape the company’s future expansion.”

    Since April 2023, Dr. Axel Kaufmann has been responsible for all matters and organizational units related to Finance, PMO, and Central Services. The business economist brings 25 years of international experience in finance across various industries and companies.

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Dirk Stocksmeier, the chairman of the supervisory board of ]int[ AG is sitting in his office in an orange armchair.

Dirk Stocksmeier

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Dirk Stocksmeier

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Dirk Stocksmeier founded ]init[ in 1995 and has been Chairman of the Supervisory Board since 2021. The long-standing CEO has led many national and international digitization projects.

As a proven expert in digital transformation and administrative modernization, he supports decision-makers in politics and business and is the initiator of various think tanks, networks, conferences and studies.

Management systems

ISO 9001:2015 - Certified quality management
Process-oriented quality management system for all key operational processes. The framework supports our high quality standards, increases our productivity through optimized processes and promotes customer satisfaction.

 

C5-Testat
Tested security: We have had C5:2020 testing in accordance with the BSI standard since June 30, 2025. Result of the test: no restrictions, no requirements.

 

ISO 27001 - IT security certificate
Secure hosting in the cloud with IT baseline protection from the BSI. Our infrastructure services and operating processes implement the high requirements of ISO 27001 certification based on IT baseline protection.

 

Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) - Environmental management system
We specifically reduce harmful environmental impacts associated with our work. Since 2024, our Berlin locations have been certified in accordance with the recognized environmental management system EMAS. Learn more about sustainability at ]init[ and our environmental statement

Subsidiaries of the ]init[-Group

HBSN Group is the leading IT service provider for end-to-end digitization in the German healthcare sector. The group includes HBSN GmbH and HBSN Certifications GmbH in Germany and xitee in the Czech Republic. www.hbsn-gruppe.de

 

Ironforge Consulting AG

With the Swiss Ironforge Consulting AG, we have been strengthening our international public sector business since 2022. The consulting firm is a key driver of user-centric digitization for Swiss government. www.ironforge.ch

 

xitee, based in Prague, specializes in software development, testing, IT consulting, cloudification and information and data security. www.xitee.com

 

Our Portuguese subsidiary, with offices in Porto and Lisbon, is a tech and agile hub specializing in the implementation of holistic digital solutions from a technical perspective—ranging from platform and front-end development, QA and testing, to project management services. www.init.pt

Latest news

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ÖGDigital Nominated for the 2026 UX Design Awards

A good user experience is easily lost in specialized applications. Yet good usability in the backend also makes life easier for administrative staff. ÖGDigital brings the joy of digital use to public health departments – and has been nominated for the 2026 UX Design Awards for its work.

Nomination for the next stage of the jury process
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]init[ once again ranks among the top 3 in the 2026 Internet Agency Ranking

In the BVDW Internet Agency Ranking, ]init[ once again took third place and secured two second-place finishes in the sub-rankings. This success demonstrates that the end-to-end approach resonates with the market.

Our position in the ranking
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]init[ in Lünendonk industry rankings

The latest rankings from Lünendonk & Hossenfelder show: ]init[ is one of the leading players in the digital & IT sector - with top rankings in several categories.

Our ranking in the DXS ranking by Lünendonk